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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,540 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs686 books

4–7 yrs2476 books

8–11 yrs2036 books

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Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses

For the teen navigating a life-altering medical diagnosis who needs to know that their worth isn't defined by their prod

Cover of Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan

Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan

Jeanette Winter

For children processing world events or unfairness, this quiet story shows how knowledge and courage can light the way t

Cover of Anna Casey's Place in the World

Anna Casey's Place in the World

Determined to find her own spot in the world, a young foster child searches for a place where she can finally stay and c

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12–18 yrs

1031 books

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Kipling's Choice

Geert Spillebeen

Lying on a French battlefield, eighteen-year-old John Kipling reflects on his childhood and the pressures of being the s

Ages 12–18

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Christine A. Caputo

Large-scale environmental accidents impact more than just the water; learn how these leaks affect animals, people, and t

Cover of Connor Wants His Old House Back

Connor Wants His Old House Back

For the child struggling to settle into a new environment, this gentle story addresses the longing for a previous home a

Cover of Kalyna

For the child feeling out of place or facing a big move, this story follows a young girl's journey to preserve her herit

Cover of Reclaim the Stars

Reclaim the Stars

Zoraida Córdova

For teens exploring where they fit in the world, this vibrant collection uses magic and space travel to celebrate the ri

Cover of An Owl at Sea

Susan Vande Griek

A weary owl finds an unexpected sanctuary on an oil rig after becoming lost over the vast, open ocean.

Cover of Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai

Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai

Claire A. Nivola

For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. See how one woman's simple act of planting seeds transf

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Surviving the Angel of Death

Eva Mozes Kor, Lisa Rojany Buccieri

Twin sisters endure horrific medical experiments at the hands of the Nazis in this harrowing memoir of survival and the

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River of Time #1

Lisa Tawn Bergren

For the teenager seeking their own strength and voice, this adventure follows a girl finding courage and faith while nav

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The Artania Chronicles #2

The Kidnapped Smile

Laurie Woodward

For the child who thrives on self-expression and needs a reminder that their creative spark can overcome even the greyes

Cover of I Can't Believe They're Gone: A kid's grief book that hugs, helps, and gives hope

I Can't Believe They're Gone: A kid's grief book that hugs, helps, and gives hope

For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one, this forest-themed story uses gentle bear characters to explain th

Cover of The Everything Seed

The Everything Seed

Carole Martignacco

Luminous batik illustrations bring to life a creation myth where the entire developing universe begins from a single, wo

Cover of The Button Boat

The Button Boat

Glendon Swarthout, Kathryn Swarthout

For the child who needs to see the strength in siblings standing together against a world that feels unfair and difficul

Cover of Hey! Get Off Our Train

Hey! Get Off Our Train

John Burningham

For the child curious about the natural world, this bedtime journey transforms a toy train into a rescue mission for ani

Cover of Clap for Kids: Thank you to all the super hero kids of Covid-19.

Clap for Kids: Thank you to all the super hero kids of Covid-19.

For the child who stayed home to keep others safe. This rhyming tribute celebrates the resilience and 'superhero' streng

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Tales from the Deep Beyond

Wordcrafters in Eugene

For the teen writer looking to find their tribe and see that their own imaginative voices are powerful, professional, an

Cover of Mindset Memos: Bite-sized Biographies for Learning to Think Like a Leader

Mindset Memos: Bite-sized Biographies for Learning to Think Like a Leader

For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a shift in perspective. These short profiles of great leaders turn life

Cover of Alita finds her color: A story about being different, finding courage, and loving yourself!

Alita finds her color: A story about being different, finding courage, and loving yourself!

For the child who feels like the odd one out or struggles to find their place, this vibrant journey helps them embrace t

Cover of Milo's Big Move

Milo's Big Move

For the child feeling overwhelmed by the boxes and big changes of a move. This gentle story validates the 'moving day' j

Cover of The Secret Garden of Elara

The Secret Garden of Elara

Jillian Paperman

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or is searching for their own quiet place to bloom. A story about f

Cover of Dear Daddy

For the child who misses their father or wants to express their love, this touching story follows a daughter writing let